Alhazai of maradi, the: traditional hausa merchants in a changing sahelian city
Auteur :
Gregoire, Emmanuel
Éditeur :
Gregoire, Emmanuel
ISBN :
9781555872786
Date de publication :
28 févr. 1992
Dimensions :
22,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Traces the history of the West African town of Maradi, which saw an increase in prosperity and growth after Niger's independence in 1960, and the accession to power and prestige of the Alhazai, the rich business class skilled in merchant capitalism.